BricsCAD

BricsCAD

Bricsys
Pointcarré

Pointcarré

Pointcarre Textile Software
+
+

Related Products

  • ActCAD Software
    401 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • MicroStation
    593 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • SmartDraw
    559 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • InEight
    136 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • Altium Develop
    1,390 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • PeerGFS
    27 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • JS7 JobScheduler
    1 Rating
    Visit Website
  • Act!
    554 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • BYDFi
    5,934 Ratings
    Visit Website
  • myACI
    482 Ratings
    Visit Website

About

BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective, multi-platform CAD solution to Windows, macOS, and Linux. BricsCAD is available as a permanent/perpetual license, for networked or stand-alone computers. You can also add All-In Maintenance for ease of keeping up-to-date. • BricsCAD® is available on a rental (a.k.a. “Subscription”) plan if you wish. • Familiarity for other CAD users and full LISP support can help reduce a new BricsCAD® users’ learning curve to a day or less. • Advanced multi-threading takes advantage of today’s high-performance processor chips • Innovative machine learning tools increase drawing accuracy while saving time • The small install footprint and high performance of BricsCAD® point to our constant focus on quality and modern software design.

About

Pointcarre is a professional textile CAD software running natively on both Mac and PC in a single application. It covers Jacquard and dobby weaving, digital, rotary and screen printing, jersey knitting, tufting and carpet design, plus 3D mapping to visualize fabrics on photographs. The software includes over 4,000 weave structures and free Pantone, ColorCSI and Archroma color libraries. It connects directly to industrial looms (Stäubli, Bonas, Itema, Picanol, Dornier), tufting machines (CMC, Tuftco, Vandewiele) and knitting machines (Stoll, Karl Mayer). Pointcarre is the only textile CAD with built-in AI and was the first to integrate it, with Design Maker generating patterns from an inspiration image to match the designer's style, Repeat Maker for automatic seamless repeats and AI Upscaling for resolution enhancement. Exclusive features include Jacquard Maker and Natural Blend Color simulation. Support and online training available through Pointcarre Academy.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

designers, engineers, architects, builders, technical drafters

Audience

Pointcarre serves textile designers, weaving mills, print houses, knitwear manufacturers, carpet and rug producers, fashion brands, home furnishing and upholstery companies, design studios, freelance textile designers, and textile design schools and universities worldwide

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$330/user/year
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$3000/user/year
From $3000
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Learning curve- AutoCAD look and feel, very competitive price, doesn’t take much space on the HD, excellent helpdesk, native Mac BIM software.
  • Runs 95% of all legacy LISP and VB tools downloaded seamlessly. Very fast and seamless integration with any DWG or DXF drawings. More bang for the buck.

Cons

  • V21 was not really Mac friendly but it changed after a couple of updates. I have problems with Revit file import, IFC works fine. Limited number of blocks available compared with Revit or ArchiCAD.
  • Setting program options is tedious as it is not graphical. Every time you want to change a setting, you need to know exactly where in the list it happens. So if it is a setting only seldomly changed, chances are you forgot where it is located. You can always search though. Not a big deal, but a "Con" nonetheless.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The 3D yarn simulation is incredibly accurate. The interface handles complex Jacquard and Dobby loom configurations flawlessly, and the direct connectivity to loom machinery streamlines our entire production workflow from design to the Mill.

Cons

  • The learning curve can be quite steep for new designers who aren't familiar with industrial weaving parameters, and the interface design feels a bit traditional, though it remains highly functional. A lot of AI functions.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Bricsys
Founded: 2002
Ghent, Belgium
www.bricsys.com

Company Information

Pointcarre Textile Software
Founded: 1987
France
www.pointcarre.com

Alternatives

MicroStation

MicroStation

Bentley Systems

Alternatives

NedGraphics

NedGraphics

NedGraphics Software
ActCAD Software

ActCAD Software

Jytra Technology Solutions
ARES Commander

ARES Commander

Graebert
TUKAstudio

TUKAstudio

Tukatech
Civil Site Design

Civil Site Design

Civil Survey Solutions LLC
Design Dobby

Design Dobby

Textronics

Categories

Categories

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

3D Modeling Features

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

BIM Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Change Management
Collaboration
Conflict Tracking
Design Modeling
Document Management
For Facility Management
Mobile Access
Scheduling

Engineering Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Fashion Design Features

CAD Tools
Color Matching
Design Export
Fabric Matching
Fashion Illustrations
Pattern Grading
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut
Pattern, Color & Art Storage
Presentation Tools
Textile Pattern Design

Integrations

3Dfindit
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
BIMvision
Bricsys 24/7
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
CSI SAFE
Catenda Hub
Civil Site Design
ClearCalcs
HiveDrive
IRRICAD
NDT Reveal
Newforma
PDF Conversion SDK
PointCab Origins
RFEM
RSTAB
Virtofy
Vistapoint

Integrations

3Dfindit
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
BIMvision
Bricsys 24/7
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
CSI SAFE
Catenda Hub
Civil Site Design
ClearCalcs
HiveDrive
IRRICAD
NDT Reveal
Newforma
PDF Conversion SDK
PointCab Origins
RFEM
RSTAB
Virtofy
Vistapoint
Claim BricsCAD and update features and information
Claim BricsCAD and update features and information
Claim Pointcarré and update features and information
Claim Pointcarré and update features and information